If you’ve wanted to ask air traffic controllers a question and did not know where to begin, ASI has paved the way. “Ask ATC,” developed in collaboration between the Air Safety Institute and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), offers you a firsthand glimpse into ATC’s workings and protocol. Use your Internet power to interact directly with ATC before your next flight to lift the curtain on things you wanted to ask, but were afraid to. Maybe you wonder about what would happen if you are on a solo cross-country flight and your microphone gets stuck? Don’t be shy, post your question directly to the controllers. Remember, ATC wants to help you. And they will be of great assistance if you have a problem and are not sure how to handle it. If you think it might be an emergency, say so. The reassuring voice at the other side of the mic will provide priority handling and immediate assistance such as diverting you to a closer airport. “Ask ATC” allows you to fully explore available ATC services for VFR and IFR flights. Here’s how it works:
• Visit www.airsafetyinstitute.org/askatc
• Check the list of available topics to see already-answered questions
• Don’t see your question? Just email [email protected]
• ATC’s answer to your question will be posted on the same website
Ask ATC! You’ll be glad you did.
AOPA Aviation Summit offers forums that focus on safety
With forum titles such as Engine Failure After Takeoff, Spin Myths, What Went Wrong?, Real World IFR, and Night Flying Safety, just to name a few, it’s obvious safety is the name of the game at this year’s AOPA Aviation Summit being held September 22 through 24 in Hartford, Connecticut.
Pilot safety starts with education. You are invited to join the Air Safety Institute’s Bruce Landsberg and JJ Greenway, together with a variety of speakers such as Adrian Eichhorn, Andy Miller, and AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Tom Horne, as they tackle key safety topics designed to help you fly smart and stay safe.
No matter your proficiency level, our safety forums will arm you with critical safety knowledge that will serve you long after AOPA Aviation Summit has come to a close.
For a full list of safety forums visit the website.
Haven’t registered for Summit yet? Register and book your hotel online now to take advantage of show discounts.
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